A lot of writing takes place in the subconscious, and it's bound to have an effect.

When the sun has set, no candle can replace it.

The brightest flame casts the darkest shadow.

When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.

A Lannister always pays his debts.

There are no men like me. There's only me

For the night is dark and full of terrors.

A cold wind was blowing from the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things.

The true horrors of human history derive not from orcs and Dark Lords, but from ourselves.

The Lord of Winterfell would always be a Stark

The only time a man can be brave is when he is afraid.

Omnia vincit amor" - "Love conquers all

All slang is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry.

O, let the place of secret prayer become to me the most beloved spot on earth.

Some dead people said smart stuff.

The gambling interests like to point to the construction jobs, but those jobs go away

Unhappy man! Do you share my maddness? Have you drunk also of the intoxicating draught? Hear me; let me reveal my tale, and you will dash the cup from your lips!

The feeling that someone owes us something, the pain for the harm that others caused us, etc., stops the inner progress of the soul.

Growing up, I always wanted to be a singer, and Ive done that.

I've chosen not to talk about my really private life to the press - I've never invited a huge amount of attention.

Movies will make you famous; Television will make you rich; But theatre will make you good.